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The art of the pitch: UCalgary’s Postdoc Research Slam showcases the power of research translation

Social Sciences

Annual competition highlights groundbreaking research at UCalgary while fostering community The timer starts and the clock is ticking down.

Campus - Mar 13

What should AI do and for whom? Graduate College hosts AI and ethics conference

Graduate students, scholars and community members reflect on the human dimensions shaping our AI-powered future.

Health - Mar 11

Schulich School of Engineering professor emeritus Nigel Shrive honoured with 2026 Killam Prize

Health

Career accolades include the invention of the Oxford Knee, as well as research in load-bearing masonry Dr. Nigel Shrive, DPhil, a professor emeritus in civil and biomedical engineering at the Schulich School of Engineering , is being honoured with the 2026 Killam Prize in Engineering.

Politics - Mar 11

In a politicized world, UCalgary turns to science diplomacy

A campus workshop highlighted how research across disciplines can inform foreign policy, counter misinformation, and address complex global issues.

Event - Mar 11

UCalgary launches VPR Postdoctoral Excellence Award to strengthen support for researchers

New program replaces VPR Match Funding to attract top talent The research landscape is evolving and, with it, the need to better support the scholars who drive discovery forward. To strengthen support for postdoctoral scholars and remain a top-tier destination for national and global talent, the Office of the Vice-President (Research) at the University of Calgary is introducing changes to its flagship postdoctoral funding programs beginning April 1, 2026.

Physics - Mar 11

Researcher Shabir Barzanjeh awarded Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellowship to advance Canada’s quantum future

Physics

UCalgary researcher Shabir Barzanjeh awarded Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellowship to advance Canada's quantum future.

Innovation - Mar 11

Award honours 20 years of research and real-world impact in nanotechnology

Innovation

Schulich School of Engineering researcher Nashaat Nassar bestowed John R. Grace Award Dr. Nashaat Nassar's impact on the energy industry in Alberta and across Canada over the last two decades has been undeniable.

Health - Mar 11

Research guides response to unprecedented 2023 E. coli outbreak affecting Calgary kids

Health

Co-ordinated, collaborative evidence-based care resulted in fewer kids getting serious complications Research conducted by University of Calgary scientists informed care when suddenly hundreds of children were sick from exposure to a severe strain of E. coli .

Sport - Mar 10

Taking up space: How Dinos athletes are redefining what engineers look like

Schulich Dinos athletes Robyn McLean and Millie Gajic translate teamwork, mental toughness and confidence from varsity sport into engineering success The days are long and the expectations high for varsity athletes.